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my son lived with me for 2 years and I did not recieve any financial help from the mother. Now he lives with her and the Attorney general is taking more than 50% of my paycheck to pay back what they think I owe for the 2 years he was with me. I have zero problem paying my child support I just cant... View More 
answered on Dec 9, 2019
I understand.
You really need to just talk to a lawyer for an hour, let me/him/her read your prior order, answer your questions and make recommendations.
I've been helping Fathers for 25 years. I'd be glad to help if you want to call me office and set up a time to... View More
Bruce GArrison a attorney, Eden Mckenney, Hugo Salguero managed to hack into my bank account taking thousands of dollars and transferring the money directly into there personal accounts. The destroyed all Video surveillance before helping themselves to whatever they wanted including but barely... View More
answered on Jul 31, 2019
Your story seems over-the-top but I seem to recall that there was an attorney named Bruce Garrison who was forced to give up his law license about 10 years ago in Austin so I am inclined to give you the benefit of the doubt.
The text of your question is so mixed up that I'm not even... View More
The bank is saying the family has to keep paying the mortgage until the house is sold. She had cancer and there is no life insurance or money left in her account. They are also saying we are responsible for selling the house
answered on Jul 20, 2019
Generally, yes, you can turn the house back over to the bank. The bank would typically have you sign a deed in lieu of foreclosure form. However, that is often not the best option. There are investors who specialize in buying properties "subject to" an existing mortgage and they will... View More
The family has said they are going to auction his personal belongings however there is a lien on the property and also back taxes how can the money made go towards those items or do I need to try to go through probate? I'm not sure what that really is but this is all pretty confusing
answered on Feb 12, 2019
A warranty deed should cover the real property and any fixtures that are affixed to the property. Since I don't know who "the family" is, or how they relate to you, I cannot give you much of an answer. Also, you are asking me to address Texas law, which I am sure is different than... View More
answered on Nov 16, 2018
They are not secret, but much of the information each side uses to prove his of her case is not necessarily open for review. If you have a key piece of evidence that favors you, you would want the other side to see it. Visa/Versa. An Arbitration is like a mini-trial, and both sides should come... View More
answered on Oct 23, 2018
It can depend on the forum. In some settings, one side may pay costs, as in the case of certain insurance arbitrations.
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 12, 2018
I do not practice in Texas, but your question has remained unanswered for four weeks. I can’t speak specifically for Texas, but in general, many arbitrators and mediators tend to be attorneys. However, there are also non-attorney mediators and arbitrators who preside over disputes. It can depend... View More
My father died intestate and my sister was appointed administrator. Long story short she wants everything and on top of that is suing me for 7500.00 in civil court. Ive managed to represent myself to this point but its getting more difficult. She has done things so wrong and barred me from the... View More
answered on Sep 14, 2018
For civil court you need a trial attorney. For probate court you need a type of trial attorney called a fiduciary litigator. Contact your local bar association or lawyer referral service.
The client and Geico has taken full responsibility from day one. Flexdrive has not been cooperative to this fact seeing that I still have a hold on my account through Lyft. They have ruined my life. Got in the way of my potential earnings. Lyft was my main source of income. I have also not been... View More
answered on Aug 21, 2018
Classic problem with any rental institution. You are on the hook so it's easiest to keep busting your chops. As they are involved with lyft you may want to look for an attorney who handles employment cases and insurance "bad faith" cases and is a member of the Texas Trial Lawyers Association
my final paycheck or should I sue? The amount isn't high but I want what I'm owed.
answered on Jul 25, 2018
You can try suing your employer in Small Claims Court. It is not very expensive. I don't know the rules for Small Claims Court in Texas, but you can call a local Superior Court and they usually have a section on how to file Small Claims actions.
answered on Jul 5, 2018
I must answer your question under California law, as I don't know Texas law. I presume that you only have to testify if you are subpoenaed to do so. If you are not subpoenaed, you can still show up if you want to. If you are subpoenaed and do not show up at the Arbitration Hearing, it is... View More
answered on Jun 14, 2018
If the parties had agreed to a binding arbitration, the end result is just that-the decision is binding without judicial review. If the arbitrator awarded damages or some money remedy, the party assessed is usually given a set time limit in which to comply or pay the award. If not, the other side,... View More
My business hired another business to make my product and the contract says it will be settled by mediation and arbitration. The defendant took my money violated my Non Disclosure Agreement and never made the product. I want to file a law suit but still go to mediation. How can an arbitrator... View More
answered on Nov 20, 2017
Arbitrators can address fraud claims and enter an award for fraudulent conduct. An attorney would need to see your arbitration agreement to advise whether it is possible to avoid arbitration. Also, it is possible to file a lawsuit and force the other side to expend resources to compel arbitration... View More
mother in law set up a trust in massachusetts.........then she moved to texas she bought property in texas that is in that trust person who has control of the trust is not a family member. Can we go into arbitration with that person so that we can keep the property mother in law bought.?
answered on Nov 20, 2017
The answer to this question depends on the terms of the trust agreement (or any other contract that might contain an arbitration clause). Unless there's an agreement to arbitrate, you cannot force the other side to arbitrate. Depending on the issue, it may not be beneficial for any side to... View More
No impairment rating, no MMI that I am aware. I believe adjuster strung out claim to exceed important dates, any recourse?
answered on Jun 13, 2017
Surely, there is no time limit on getting MMI/IR so you can call the Division of WC and ask to have a DD appointed to perform the certifying exam to get that assigned. Good luck to you.
speak with concerning a family trust atourney in Burmingham that has ben, self dealing, for over a year, reffusel to help any of 3 benificiarys and refuses to produce any tax records, reciepts or any answer to family about multible assets,property,and or explination to the whereabouts of 1.3... View More
answered on May 22, 2017
Here's a link that may help. https://www.texasbar.com/AM/Template.cfm?Section=File_a_Grievance&Template=/CM/HTMLDisplay.cfm&ContentID=29656 - you may have to copy and paste it in your browser.
In addition or as an alternative, perhaps you could seek assistance of separate... View More
The property is under my name only and was purchased before I met her. I am filing an eviction suit because she refuses to leave and claims she has rights. To my understanding, she has "tenant" rights, because she resides here I have to give her a certain time to vacate the premises and... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
It sounds like the two of you could sort this out with a mediator's input. I doubt she will agree to anything if she is not paid back, at least in part, for any contributions she has made to the purchase or improvement of property.
Currently, someone is in possession of our laptop but the PD has said it is a civil matter, not criminal. We would like to retrieve it without having to sue for the property, but the person currently in possession has not been entirely cooperative. Is this something we can mediate without having to... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2017
An attorney could send a demand and explain the next steps he or she would take if the property is not returned. Mediation would be appropriate if both parties have claims against each other, so there can be some trade-off and negotiation. If all that is at issue is the laptop I would have your... View More
There are items we purchased for ourselves and items we purchased for each other. We haven't spoken since he domestically assaulted me, for which I filed a police report and charges. I want to get my items out of the pawn shop, but I cannot take just one or two items from a ticket. I... View More
answered on Nov 29, 2016
You can see what the shop will do. If you pay get an itemized list. It'd be hard to separate out what got valued so my advice is make a clean break and 1)pay and keep your stuff 2) either give him his items or give them with a copy of the receipt showing what you paid and a polite request for... View More
If a case, composed of 5 causes of action, goes to trial and 2 of the claims are dismissed, and a party moves to compel aribtration, can the 2 claims that were dismissed be arbitrated?
answered on Jul 14, 2015
Generally speaking, if claims are dismissed with prejudice, they are gone unless the dismissal is appealed. A TX lawyer can verify.
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